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Find f^-1(x) given that f(x) = 3x²+1

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Answer:


f^(-1)(x)=\sqrt[]{(x-1)/(3)}

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the function:


f(x)=3x^2+1

To find the inverse function, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Replace f(x) with y


y=3x^2+1

Step 2: Swap x and y.


x=3y^2+1

Step 3: Make y the subject:


\begin{gathered} 3y^2=x-1 \\ y^2=(x-1)/(3) \\ y=\sqrt[]{(x-1)/(3)} \end{gathered}

Step 4: Replace y with the inverse function.


f^(-1)(x)=\sqrt[]{(x-1)/(3)}

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